Track the money for Prop 36: Contributions for and against increased sentences for drug and theft crimes

Proposition 36 aims to increase penalties for theft and drug dealing, particularly regarding fentanyl, with proponents arguing for tougher laws to combat rising crime rates.

Supporters include major retailers such as Walmart and Home Depot, contributing millions, while opponents, mainly reform groups, argue the measure could inflate prison populations and costs.

The measure seeks to classify theft as a felony for repeat offenders and enable state prison sentences for certain drug dealers, indicating a shift in criminal justice approaches.

Contributors in opposition emphasize the implications of harsher penalties, suggesting that increased incarceration could exacerbate systemic issues without effectively addressing the roots of drug and theft crises.

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